Tacoma isn’t letting the final stretch of August slip away quietly. For the weekend of Friday, Aug. 21 through Sunday, Aug. 23, there are plenty of reasons to leave the house, ranging from live comedy and a country concert to a farmers market, family activities and a free morning in Point Defiance. We narrowed it…
Got a few million dollars burning a hole in your pocket? Tacoma’s real estate market has you covered. The city’s three most expensive active listings currently range from a sprawling North End estate with a private putting green to an entire apartment complex — and, for the truly ambitious buyer, plans for a 307-unit development…
Lakewood is difficult to summarize because it can feel like a different city after a two-mile drive. Near Gravelly Lake and American Lake, quiet streets wind past large homes, mature trees and waterfront property. Closer to Interstate 5 and Joint Base Lewis-McChord, the surroundings become busier, denser and rougher around the edges. That contrast explains…
Yankee Candle announced Friday it is expanding its Pacific Northwest Collection with a new fragrance inspired by one of the region’s most recognizable landmarks: the Tacoma Aroma. The limited-edition candle, called “Tacoma Aroma: Industrial Sunset,” is described as featuring “bold notes of low tide, hardworking industry, mysterious sulfur, and just a whisper of optimism.” Company…
There was a time when Chantel Jackson carried her business on her shoulder. Literally. Armed with a hot bag full of homemade Philly cheesesteaks and a determination to make something of herself, Jackson walked up and down Tacoma’s 56th Street, stopping into barber shops one by one, hoping someone might be hungry. She didn’t have…
Seth Green really wants to join the cast of the Dungeon Crawler Carl series — and he’s not above a little subtle begging to make it happen. The actor, producer and longtime voice actor, 52, is making no secret of his desire to join Peacock’s upcoming live-action adaptation of Matt Dinniman’s wildly popular book series…
A 24-year-old man was arrested after deputies say he threatened pharmacy employees with a katana sword during a robbery in Puyallup. Deputies responded around 7:30 p.m. July 3 to a reported armed robbery at a pharmacy in the 9500 block of 176th Street East, according to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office. Scroll down for video…
A sprawling estate listed for $7.5 million in rural Roy is offering more than 12,600 square feet of living space, 84 acres of private land, and enough amenities to rival a boutique resort. Whether the price feels jaw-dropping or justified, it offers a fascinating look at what ultra-luxury living looks like in Pierce County today….
Gig Harbor has no shortage of waterfront dining rooms, neighborhood cafes, and casual spots tucked into historic buildings. But when local residents were asked which restaurants they recommend most, five names kept rising to the top. These are not an objective ranking of the best restaurants in Gig Harbor. They are the places that received…
We’ve all had that moment. The sink starts draining a little slower. The toilet makes a weird noise. The water heater is getting older, but it’s still making hot water, so you figure it can wait. Sometimes it can. Sometimes it turns into a five-figure repair. To find out which plumbing problems homeowners should actually…
